Ahead of Scandinavian Airlines joining SkyTeam on the 1st of September, the airline has been busy firming up codeshares with Air France-KLM Group.
With the codeshare and interline between Air France, KLM and SAS agreed, they will come into force on the 1st of September when SAS joins the SkyTeam Alliance.
These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program benefits.
The codeshare agreement will cover a wide range of European destinations. Air France and KLM customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. SAS customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Europe beyond Air France and KLM’s hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Intercontinental destinations will be added to the agreement in the future
Members of Flying Blue and EuroBonus, the respective loyalty programmes of Air France-KLM and SAS, will be able to earn and spend Miles/Points on all flights operating as of September 1, 2024.
Eligible EuroBonus members will also be able to enjoy SkyTeam services and benefits including SkyPriority and lounge access.
In Quotes
Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM said:
“These agreements mark an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM and SAS,” said
“By connecting our networks and hubs, our customers will benefit from a broad range of European destinations and high-quality services. We look forward to further developements”
Expanding connectivity
For travellers heading between Scandinavia and North Europe, the SAS/Air France/KLM offering will offer a lot of connectivity, with Air France and KLM operating up to 200 weekly flights between their hubs – at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport – and SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
SAS currently operates up to 44 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, and 65 to Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
For those who need to utilise these connections, codeshares will help extend sales, and the reach of SAS deep into Europe – and perhaps further beyond once further agreements are signed.
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